"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.

For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285


For information about preparation and formation for Confirmation, please contact the appropriate person below.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Deacon Daniel Hernandez  650-494-2496
daniel.hernandez@dsj.org

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIA)
Susan Lee Olsen 650-494-2496 xt. 25
susanlee.olsen@dsj.org

Rite of Confirmation for 8th Grade thru High School (please reference the submenu for Confirmation, on the left of this screen).
Michael Sternhagen, Youth & Young Adults Director, michael.sternhagen@dsj.org